Immigration policies need review for climate migrants

Citing natural disasters in the Philippines, Africa and South Asia, a new study co-authored by Simon Fraser University researchers recommends that the federal government create a new immigration class of “climate migrants” to help address the mounting global human displacement associated with climate change.

In "Preparing BC for Climate Migration," the authors also recommend Canada implement immigration targets and programs to ensure the country absorbs its fair share of those migrants.

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The honest truth is there is still reluctance around immigration policy... When we want to talk about immigration and we say we want to bring more immigrants in because it's good for the economy, we still get pushback.